The MNRF is proposing significant changes to FMZ15 – the Fisheries Management Zone that includes Bob Lake. The most impactful change would be the elimination of winter ice fishing, with the current Lake Trout fishing season of January 1 to…
Read MoreAnother great chapter in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series – just in time before the summer ends! Check out Chapter 15 – dedicated to Bob Lake’s west side development. Some great stories and retro pics – enjoy!!
Read MoreIt’s been a while since the last chapter in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series was released, but wait no longer – Chapter 14 is hot off the press!! This chapter features how the east side of our lake…
Read MoreCheckout of our new Fishing webpage with all the important information you and family needs to be a responsible angler on Bob Lake. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any ideas for additional content or want to…
Read MoreGoodbye January, and one month closer to cottage season!! To help you pass the time we’re releasing Chapter 13 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series. This is a must-read chapter that you’re sure to enjoy – all about…
Read MoreHappy New Year!! What better way to welcome in 2022 then to checkout the newly released Chapter 12 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series – the name of our lake and cottage associations. The next four chapters deal…
Read MoreAnnouncing a very special treat as we put the wraps on 2021 – the release of Chapter 11 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series – the all picture edition! Admit it – the pictures are your favourite part!!…
Read MoreA message from Haliburton County… Haliburton County: take daily for a better life There’s no better prescription right now than a permanent dose of Haliburton County. A life in our rural Highlands is a healthy, fulfilling antidote to the frustrations…
Read MoreAnnouncing the release of Chapter 10 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series entitled The Growth of Minden and Area (1946-1964). Uncover fascinating details on the beginnings behind many very recognizable elements of Minden and Bob Lake, as Greg…
Read MoreHere’s another Bob Lake History chapter – just in time before the snow flies!! Check out Chapter 9 covering the growth of Minden and area from 1930 to 1946.
Read MoreOur hazard marker buoys were removed from the lake today and replaced with the winter markers. We added extra floatation this year – mostly empty RV anti-freeze jugs that I had hanging around. Thankfully we didn’t lose any this year…
Read MoreAs we begin to put a wrap on the 2021 cottaging season, and reflect on Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, why not enjoy the next chapter in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History! Check out…
Read MoreWhat better way to enjoy summer (finally here!!) at the cottage than checking out Chapter 7 in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History?!? This chapter covers the Minden area developments from 1885 to 1904 – a hundred years…
Read MoreIt’s that time again!! Announcing Chapter 6 in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History!! This chapter covers the growth of Minden from 1871 to 1884. Get your history on!!
Read MoreIt’s spring, and the May long weekend is just around the corner! But wait no longer for Chapter 5 in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History!! This chapter covers the logging and the fur trade era of our…
Read MoreIt’s official – our Bob Lake Safe Boating season has started today with the launch of our hazard buoys! I’m also glad to report that our one errant buoy has been recovered, so we’re back to eight strong!! Refer to…
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